Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has partnered with Burgess Hodgson (BH), a U.K.-based accounting and business advisory firm serving small and medium-sized enterprises and individual clients. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Canterbury, BH employs over 200 professionals offering audit, tax, accounts advisory, outsourced finance, payroll, and corporate advisory services. 

Abry’s investment will support BH’s growth by enhancing digital capabilities, expanding market presence, and pursuing targeted M&A to transform BH into a super-regional advisory platform. BH’s leadership and partnership group will retain significant equity ownership. 

“Their [Abry] track record of backing financial services firms, both in the UK and North America, gives us great confidence in our shared future,” said Richard Stewart, CEO of Burgess Hodgson. “Together, we’re well-positioned to build on our legacy and pursue a new phase of growth.” 

“BH is the go-to advisor for SMEs across South East England, and we look forward to working closely with the team to invest in technology and thoughtfully pursue strategic partnerships,” said Vidur Khatri, principal at Abry Partners. 

Mark Pacitti, former global Leader of Deloitte’s corporate finance advisory practice and past Chair of the ICAEW corporate finance faculty, will join BH’s Board as non-executive Chair. 

Continuum Advisory Partners served as BH’s exclusive financial advisor. Hines Associates acted as financial advisor, and Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP provided legal counsel to Abry.